2026 holiday season · policies checked Oct 26, 2026
When's the last day you can return it?
Return windows, price-match rules and holiday return extensions at 50 of the biggest US retailers. Pick the day you bought something and every row shows your return-by date. 4 retailers have posted 2026 holiday dates so far.
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50 retailers
#RetailerStandard windowPrice matchHoliday 2026Return by
1
Supercenter
Checked on retailer page
Standard window90 days
Electronics 30 days, most phones 14
Price matchOwn prices onlyStores match Walmart.com price. No competitor matching.
Holiday 20262026 confirmedBought Oct 1–Dec 31, 2026 → return by Jan 31, 2027. Phones, major appliances and protection plans excluded.
Return byJan 31, 2027
Holiday extension
1*
Warehouse club
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard windowNo limit
Electronics and major appliances 90 days, phones 14
Price matchNo price matchNo competitor matching; club-level adjustments at manager's discretion.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension; standard window already covers gifts.
Return byNo set limit
Most items
2
Online marketplace
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Apple products 15 days; third-party sellers vary
Price matchNo price matchNo price-match policy.
Holiday 20262026 confirmedBought Nov 1–Dec 31, 2026 → return by Jan 31, 2027 (Apple: Jan 15, 2027). Amazon says this now repeats every year.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
3
Warehouse club
Checked on retailer page
Standard windowNo limit
TVs, computers, phones, major appliances 90 days
Price matchOwn prices onlyRefunds the difference if Costco's own price drops within 30 days.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension; standard window already covers gifts.
Return byNo set limit
Most items
5
Home improvement
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
365 days with store card; electronics 30; major appliances 48 hours
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches identical in-stock items from local and online competitors.
Holiday 2026NoneNo holiday extension announced.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
6
Drugstore
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window60 days
New, unopened items; no prescriptions
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching or adjustments.
Holiday 2026NoneNo holiday extension.
Return byDec 25, 2026
Standard window
7
Drugstore
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
No-receipt returns as exchange or gift card
Price matchOwn prices onlyStores may match Walgreens.com price. No competitor matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo holiday extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
8
Mass merchant
Checked on retailer page
Standard window90 days
Own brands 365; electronics 30; Apple and Beats 14; +30 days with Circle Card or 360
Price matchOwn prices onlyMatches Target.com, store and Circle deal prices within 14 days. Competitor matching ended July 2025.
Holiday 2026ExpectedLast season: electronics bought Nov 1–Dec 24 returnable to Jan 24; Apple, Beats and phones to about Jan 8. 2026 dates not posted yet.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
9
Home improvement
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
365 with Lowe's card; electronics 30; major appliances 48 hours
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches identical in-stock items from qualifying competitors. Amazon and warehouse clubs excluded.
Holiday 2026NoneNo holiday extension announced. Holiday decor must come back before the holiday.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
11
Electronics brand
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window14 days
Receipt required; opened software not returnable
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedLast season: received Nov 12–Dec 25 → return by Jan 8. Usually announced mid-November.
Return byNov 9, 2026
Standard window
15
Off-price
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Return to the same banner you bought from
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedLast season: in-store purchases Oct 5–Dec 24 returnable to Jan 25; online to Feb 4.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
17
Dollar store
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Online orders from delivery date
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
18
Electronics
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window15 days
60 days for My Best Buy Plus/Total; phones and activatable devices 14 days plus $45 fee once opened
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches qualified competitors on identical new items, plus its own price drops during the return window.
Holiday 2026ExpectedReported for 2026: bought Oct 31–Dec 31 → return by Jan 15, 2027, with a matching Holiday Price Match Guarantee. Not yet on bestbuy.com.
Return byNov 10, 2026
Standard window
19
Hardware co-op
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Applies to acehardware.com; each store sets its own in-store policy
Price matchNo price matchNo chain-wide guarantee. Some independently owned stores match.
Holiday 2026NoneNo holiday extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
21
Supercenter
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Electronics 30 days
Price matchOwn prices onlyRefunds the difference if its weekly-ad price drops within about 10 days. No competitor matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
22
Off-price
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Store credit after 30 days; stores only
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
23
Wireless carrier
Checked on retailer page
Standard window14 days
Up to $55 restocking fee on opened devices
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension published.
Return byNov 9, 2026
Standard window
24
Wireless carrier
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
$50 restocking fee on devices (not in Hawaii)
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension published.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
25
Department store
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Free in store; $9.99 by mail for non-members
Price matchOwn prices onlyMatches its own lower price within 10 days of the order.
Holiday 20262026 confirmedBought Oct 5–Dec 31, 2026 → return by Jan 31, 2027. Dyson and Mac Duggal excluded.
Return byJan 31, 2027
Holiday extension
26
Warehouse club
Checked on retailer page
Standard window365 days
TVs, computers, tablets 90 days; mattresses 30
Price matchMatches competitorsTVs only, requested the day of purchase.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension; standard window already covers gifts.
Return byOct 26, 2027
Standard window
27
Sporting goods
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Fitness equipment 30; sources differ (60 vs 90), confirm before buying
Price matchMatches competitorsBest Price Guarantee matches local and online retailers, including Amazon; 14-day price adjustment.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension published.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
29
Dollar store
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard windowNo limit
Refund with receipt; exchange only without one
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension.
Return byNo set limit
Most items
30
Auto parts
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Uninstalled parts; sources differ, confirm before buying
Price matchMatches competitorsLow Price Guarantee matches local in-store competitors, not online sellers.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
31
Auto parts
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Unused, original packaging, receipt and ID
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches local auto-parts stores only, not websites.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension; 90 days year-round.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
32
Farm & ranch
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Live animals and some categories excluded
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches competitor in-store and online prices, including within 30 days after purchase.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
33
Department store
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard windowNo limit
Handled case by case; Nordstrom Rack has a set window
Price matchMatches competitorsPrice adjustment against Nordstrom and listed competitors within 14 days.
Holiday 2026NoneNot needed; no fixed window.
Return byNo set limit
Most items
34
Department store
Checked on retailer page
Standard window90 days
120 with Kohl's Card; premium electronics, watches and mattresses 30
Price matchOwn prices onlyMatches Kohls.com prices. Competitor matching is limited.
Holiday 20262026 confirmedBought Oct 4–Dec 30, 2026 → return by Jan 31, 2027. Sephora at Kohl's: Oct 30–Dec 30.
Return byJan 31, 2027
Holiday extension
36
Home improvement
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Special orders may carry a restocking fee
Price matchOwn prices onlyHonors its own sale price within 14 days via price-adjustment rebate.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
37
Apparel
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Old Navy may allow longer; check receipt
Price matchOwn prices onlyOne-time adjustment if its own price drops within 14 days.
Holiday 2026ExpectedPast seasons: mid-October to Dec 24 purchases returnable to mid-January.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
40
Pet supplies
Checked on retailer page
Standard window365 days
Free return shipping; opened food accepted
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNot needed; 365-day window.
Return byOct 26, 2027
Standard window
41
Beauty
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window60 days
Refund within 30 days, store credit days 31–60
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedLast season holiday purchases were returnable through Jan 31.
Return byDec 25, 2026
Standard window
43
Dollar store
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Receipt required for refund
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
45
Off-price
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Store credit days 31–60
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedUsually extends for mid-October to early-December purchases into early January. 2026 dates not posted.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
46
Home furnishings
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
From delivery; return shipping deducted; large appliances 48 hours
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneWayfair Rewards members get free return shipping through Dec 31, 2026.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
51
Luxury department store
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
$9.95 fee on mailed returns
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedLast season: bought Nov 15–Dec 15 → return by Jan 15.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
52
Beauty
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Store credit days 31–60
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedLast season: bought Oct 31–Dec 30 → exchange or credit through Jan 30.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
54
Tools
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Generators and compressors may differ; receipt and ID
Price matchMatches competitorsLowest Price Guarantee; price adjustments reported within 30 days.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension; 90 days year-round.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
56
Pet supplies
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window60 days
Receipt or order number
Price matchMatches competitorsPrice Match Promise on identical in-stock items from select competitors.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byDec 25, 2026
Standard window
58
Outdoor
Checked on retailer page
Standard window60 days
Electronics 30; returns accepted at either brand
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches competitors within 100 miles and qualifying websites.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byDec 25, 2026
Standard window
59
Home & kitchen
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Receipt or gift receipt; no monogrammed or special orders
Price matchNo price matchNo published price-match policy.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
62
Arts & crafts
Checked on retailer page
Standard window90 days
Unused; store credit without receipt
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches identical items in Michaels or Joann ads, in store only.
Holiday 2026NoneNo extension; 90 days year-round.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
63
TV & online
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
From delivery; return shipping usually paid by you
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedUsually runs a holiday return period starting in the fall. 2026 dates not posted.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
65
Beauty & home fragrance
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window90 days
Store credit after 90 days
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNot needed; 90-day window.
Return byJan 24, 2027
Standard window
66
Computers
Checked on retailer page
Standard window30 days
Up to 15% restocking fee on non-defective returns
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches qualifying retailer sites within 30 days (PCs capped at 10%), plus its own price drops.
Holiday 2026ExpectedUsually extends returns and price guarantees for November–December buys into mid-January.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
70
Sneakers & apparel
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window45 days
Mail returns may carry a fee
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byDec 10, 2026
Standard window
71
Activewear
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Unworn, tags attached
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedPast seasons: November–Dec 23 purchases returnable to about Jan 23.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
73
Department store
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
In-store clearance 3 days
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching or adjustments.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
74
Jewelry
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Refund 30 days, exchange 60
Price matchNo price matchNo price matching.
Holiday 2026ExpectedUsually extends November–December purchases to late January.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
75
Office supplies
Secondary sources, confirm
Standard window30 days
Tech and furniture 14 days
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches retailers including Amazon; refunds the difference within 14 days.
Holiday 2026ExpectedUsually extends the 14-day tech window into mid-January.
Return byNov 25, 2026
Standard window
76
Sporting goods
Checked on retailer page
Standard window60 days
Electronics 30
Price matchMatches competitorsMatches in-stock competitor prices; clearance and timed events excluded.
Holiday 2026NoneNo published extension.
Return byDec 25, 2026
Standard window
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How to read this
Confirmed for 2026 means the retailer, or its notice to sellers, has posted this season's dates. Expected means it ran an extension last season but hasn't posted 2026 dates; we show last season's terms as a guide and use only the standard window in the return-by date.
Rank is the retailer's position on NRF's 2026 Top 100 (2025 US retail sales). More on how we pick and check retailers.
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